Decision details

To update Cabinet on proposals to support city-branded mass participation events.

Appendices 1, 3 and 4 are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14 and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED that

the preferred location for the indoor arena project as set out in this report be approved and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development and the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer to:

(i)      Develop a detailed delivery strategy for the indoor arena project including detailed financial implications for the Council and to return to Cabinet for authority to proceed.

(ii)      As part of (i) above, negotiate terms for the acquisition of land not currently in Council ownership shaded red on the site plan attached at Appendix 5 and to return to Cabinet for authority to proceed to purchase the site.